Spring is here, and the air is getting wet! If you don’t handle the humidity problem properly at home, mold will grow in minutes, and the consequences will be unimaginable. So the best way is to nip in the bud and keep your home fresh. I believe the following tips can help you!
1. Add moisture-absorbing household goods
Wardrobe is the hardest hit area in damp, so you can buy some dehumidifiers in the market and put them in the cabinet to remove moisture. Remember to change it regularly, because this weather will soon be full of water!
In recent years, the use of charcoal to absorb moisture has risen in Japan. We may wish to refer to other people’s practice. First, smash the charcoal that is usually barbecued, then wrap it in a cloth, and put it in a wardrobe like the usual dehumidifier, which also has the effect of removing moisture.
When cleaning the floor, you can add one or two teaspoons of salt to warm water, and then soak the floor and wipe the floor after dissolving.
2. Reduce opening windows
If the window is opened for a long time, the moisture in the outside air will easily enter the house, which will speed up the floor, wall and electrical appliances to get wet. Therefore, it is best not to open the window in wet days. If you want to open the window, the opening range should be reduced as much as possible and the time should not be too long.
3. Turn on the suction fan or fan.
If you want to help dehumidify the house and strengthen indoor air circulation, you may wish to turn on the exhaust fans in the kitchen and bathroom, and in the living room. Because they can effectively dry the water molecules in the air and make the room feel more comfortable.
4. Turn on the dehumidifier in the room
If there are many windows in the bedroom, it is easy to get wet even if it is closed. If you want to sleep comfortably at night, you might as well start the dehumidifier in the bedroom during the day for about 1 to 2 hours, but remember to close the doors and windows. During dehumidification, you can also put the washed wet shirt in the room to dry, killing two birds with one stone.
5. Never wax the floor. Wipe the floor with salt and citronella.
On wet days, don’t wax the floor, because this will only get wet and dusty, which will easily lead to mildew; On the contrary, salt and citronella can be used to clean the floor.
Salt: add one or two teaspoons of salt to warm water, and then soak the floor and wipe it. ※. Because the salt water evaporates quickly and has a small amount of water absorption function, it can avoid the wet situation after cleaning.
Citronella: Boil water with citronella, soak the towel and wipe the floor after it cools slightly. ※: It can also be replaced by citronella essential oil, which also has the effect of preventing bacteria and insects.
6. Clean the kitchen and bathroom more.
Kitchen and bathroom are high-risk areas of humidity, which are prone to mildew. The only way is to wash the walls and floors in two places frequently, and mop them dry after wet water to get rid of stagnant water; You can also use a cloth with washing powder to wash the wall and floor to prevent moisture; The most important thing is to keep the suction fan open for a long time.
7. bleach for mildew removal
If there is really mildew caused by humidity in the home, depending on the material of the object, generally speaking, such as the floor, wash basin, bathroom edge, etc., you can clean it with bleach. Because it can destroy the cell wall of mold. The wall body can be cleaned with vinegar or baking soda water, and then dried with a blower or fan.
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